Kauai Island Utility Cooperative

09/01/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Calendar of Student Art Winners! This year's 9th grade winner was Aylwen Fife, student at Island School.

09/01/2026

NEWS RELEASE:

KIUC Announces Retirement of Member Services and Communications Manager

Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) is accepting applications for the position of Member Services and Communications Manager in anticipation of the retirement of current manager Beth Amaro in early 2027.

Amaro joined KIUC as Communications Manager in 2016 and was promoted to Member Services and Communications Manager in 2022. Since 2020, she has also served as KIUC’s primary government affairs liaison.

“It’s been an honor to serve our community as a member of the KIUC team for the past ten years,” said Amaro. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside so many talented and dedicated people and to have played a role in sharing KIUC’s story with our members and the community.”

KIUC President and Chief Executive Officer David Bissell said the cooperative hopes to have Amaro’s successor in place before her planned departure in January 2027 to provide for a smooth transition.

“Beth has made extraordinary contributions to the success of KIUC,” said Bissell. “We wish her the best in her well-deserved retirement and look forward to identifying a highly qualified individual who can build on the strong foundation she has helped establish.”

The Member Services and Communications Manager oversees KIUC’s member services, communications, media relations, community outreach and government affairs functions and plays a key role in supporting the cooperative’s relationships with its members and key stakeholders.

A complete job description, qualifications and application information are available on the Careers section of KIUC’s website. Individuals with the requisite experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative is accepting applications for the position of Member Services and Communications Manager in anticipation of the retirement of current manager Beth Amaro in early 2027.

08/31/2026

Kauaʻi homeowners can now sign up for a FREE wildfire home assessment.

During this 30 to 45 minute educational assessment, a trained home assessor will walk around your property with you to identify wildfire risks, answer your questions, and provide personalized recommendations to help you better prepare your home for wildfire.

This is a voluntary educational service, not a code inspection.

Appointments are available Monday through Saturday.

Schedule your free assessment:
hwmo.org/home-assessments

08/30/2026

UPDATE 5:58 pm: Moloaa restored.

There’s an outage affecting members in Moloaa. Plan on at least one hour for restoration as our personnel diagnose the issue and attempt to restore power. We will provide more information and an updated estimated time of restoration as it becomes available. Mahalo for your patience.

08/27/2026

NEWS RELEASE:

Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) is seeking approval from the Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to purchase the Hāna Kukui property on Paheʻe Street in Līhuʻe. The cooperative has rented this property for its headquarters for well over 20 years.

Read the full news release here:

08/27/2026

Dolly Parton was a beloved advocate for children's early literacy. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library partnered with Touchstone Energy Cooperatives to provide free books to young children in rural areas across the country.

KIUC celebrates the life and legacy of Dolly Parton and is proud to have been an early sponsor of the launch of the ‘Ohana Readers program on Kaua‘i.

https://friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org/ohanareaders

08/27/2026

Don't be scammed!

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) and Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority (HGIA), in partnership with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Office of Consumer Protection, is warning residents about deceptive and misleading claims made by solar door-to-door sales representatives.

Recent reports indicate that deceptive sales representatives may falsely claim that certain contractors are out of business or falsely state that a state program provides free solar photovoltaic and energy storage systems.

The public should be aware that the state does not provide free solar PV systems, nor does any of its employees sell solar systems or conduct outreach about its programs through cold-calling, door-to-door sales, door-knocking, or similar practices.

Official state of Hawaiʻi employees are able to present official photo ID cards upon request as proof of their employment. Door-to-door sales of goods and services in person at a place other than the seller’s business address are regulated by and subject to state and federal consumer protection laws.

Read more: https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/news-release-state-warns-public-about-misleading-door-to-door-solar-sales/

08/26/2026

UPDATE 1:30 am: Power restored.

There’s an outage affecting members in Princeville. Plan on at least one hour for restoration as our personnel diagnose the issue and attempt to restore power. We will provide more information and an updated estimated time of restoration as it becomes available. Mahalo for your patience.

08/23/2026

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The purpose of Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) is to protect lives and property in the County of Kauaʻi by coordinating and integrating efforts among all levels of government and the private sector to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from natural...

08/22/2026

The purpose of Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) is to protect lives and property in the County of Kauaʻi by coordinating and integrating efforts among all levels of government and the private sector to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from natural...